Winter 2016 - Homer Township Public Library

Winter 2016 - Homer Township Public Library

HOMER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
14320 W. 151st St., Homer Glen IL 60491
708.301.7908
homerlibrary.org
Winter/Spring
2016
Visit our website or “friend” us on Facebook for program info/updates
SUNDAY evening
music series
5:30-7:30pm
3rd Sunday of each month
House of Music
Student Showcase
Sponsor: Countryside Bank
USED BOOK SALe
Fri/Sat, Feb 26/27 @ 8:30am
Sun, Feb 28 4-8pm
Mon, Feb 29 only $5/bag
DONATIONS: We gladly accept
gently used books, music, & DVDs
ArTs & crafts
fAIR
Saturday, April 23
Applications available now
Deadline March 1
Sponsor: Homer Township Oak Arbor,
of Gleaner Life Insurance Society
Happy 10th Anniversary Homer Library Bookmobile!
YOUTH - Weekly programs Jan-March
* Registration
required
$ Fee
*Family StoryTime: Tue 6:30pm
*Music & Movement$: Wed 11:30am & 12:30pm
*Polish Story Time: Thu 1:30pm
Simply Stories: Wed 10:30am
*Special Needs Story Time: Tue 10:45am
*Story Time: Mon 9:30am ~ Mon 1:30pm ~ Tue 9:30am ~ Tue 1pm
*Wiggles&Giggles: Mon 10:45am ~ Wed 9:30am ~ Thu 9:30am ~ Thu 10:30am
(no class Jan 18 ~ Feb 15)
*Jan 13 - Boppin’ with Books 10am
Sponsor: Nazarene Preschool
Jan 19 - 31: Search for the Snowman
*Jan 27 - Pokemon 6:30pm
*Jan 28 - Frozen Sing-a-Long
4:30pm
*Mar 10 - Balloon Sculpting$
4:30pm
Mar 14 - 26: Easter Egg Craft
Mar 14 - Spring Registration
*Mar 31 - Rainbow Fairy Tea Party$
4:30pm
*Apr 16 - Babysitting$ 10:30am
*Apr 25 - Money Manager 4pm
Sponsor: Countryside Bank
Apr 25 - May 8: Mother’s Day Card
Apr 25 - May 8 Price is Right
*Apr 26 - Money Smart 4:30pm
Sponsor: U of I Extension
*Apr 27 - Pokemon 6:30pm
YOUTH - Monthly Programs Jan-May
Bingo - Thu 4:30pm: Jan 7 ~ Feb 11 ~ Mar 3 ~ Apr 7 ~ May 12
*Chess/Checkers - Wed 5pm: Jan 13 ~ Feb 10 ~ Mar 9 ~ Apr 13 ~ May 11
Feb 1 - Winter Reading sign-up
*Crafternoons$ - Tue 4:30pm: Jan 19 ~ Feb 9 ~ Mar 15 ~ Apr 12 ~ May 17
Feb 1 - 14: Valentine Wheel Craft
Legos - Tue 4:30pm: Jan 26 ~ Feb 23 ~ Mar 29 ~ Apr 19 ~ May 31
Feb 10 - Preschool Round-up
Legos - Wed 7pm: Jan 20 ~ Feb 17 ~ Mar 16 ~ Apr 20 ~ May 18
9:30am-12:30pm
*Mother Daughter Book Club - Mon 7pm: Feb 8 ~ Mar 14 ~ Apr 11 ~ May 9
Feb 16 - 28: Big Bear Guessing Jar
*Feb 20 - Babysitting$ 10:30am
*Ready Set Grow Gardening$ - Tue 4:30pm: Feb 16 ~ Mar 8 ~ Apr 5 ~ May 10
*Story Explorers - Wed 7pm: Feb 10 ~ Mar 9 ~ Apr 13 ~ May 11
Mar 7 - Smarty Pants 11am
Big Balloon Show
*Tween Scene - Thu 4:30pm: Feb 18 ~ Mar 24 ~ Apr 21 ~ May 19
PROGRAM REGISTRATION begins Monday, JANUARY 11
* Registration
required
$Fee
ADULTS - Weekly & Monthly programs
START THE NEW YEAR STRESS FREE!
*Basic Yoga - Fri 9am: Jan 8 ~ Feb 5 ~ Mar 4 ~ Apr 8 ~ May 6
Coloring for Adults - Mon 7pm: Jan 25 ~ Feb 22 ~ Mar 28 ~ Apr 25 ~ May 23
Knitting - Wed 7pm: Feb 24 ~ Mar 23 ~ Apr 27 ~ May 25
Laughing Yoga - Tue 10am: Feb 2 ~ Mar 1 ~ Apr 5 ~ May 3
Tai Chi - Mon 1:30pm: Feb 8 ~ Mar 28 ~ Apr 11 ~ May 9
Tai Chi - Tue 6:30pm: Jan 26 ~ Feb 23 ~ Mar 22 ~ Apr 25 ~ May 24
*Vinyasa Yoga - Fri 9am: Jan 15 ~ Feb 12 ~ Apr 15 ~ May 13
BLIZZARD of BOOKS
Winter Reading Club
ALL AGES ~ Feb 1-29
IL House Republican Leader
JIM DURKIN
Traveling Office Hours
Armchair Traveler - Fri 2pm: Feb 5 ~ Apr 8 ~ May 13
JAN 21 10am–noon
Bingo - Fri 1pm: Jan 15 ~ Feb 19 ~ Apr 15 ~ May 20
MAR 21 5-7pm
Book Club - Wed 7pm: Jan 20 ~ Feb 17 ~ Mar 16 ~ Apr 20 ~ May 18
APR 22 10am-noon
Chick Lit Book Club - Tue 7pm: Jan 26 ~ Feb 23 ~ Mar 22 ~ Apr 26 ~ May 24
MAY 18 1-3pm
Coffee-Donuts-Movie - Fri 10:30am: Jan 22 ~ Feb 26 ~ Apr 1 ~ Apr 29 ~ May 27
Lemont Artist Guild - Wed 7pm: Jan 20 ~ Feb 17 ~ Mar 23 ~ Apr 20 ~ May 18
COMPUTER CLASSES
Mahjong - Every Wednesday @ 2pm
For dates & times call
Help Desk @ 708.301.7908
Movie Matinee - Mon 1pm: Jan 4 ~ Feb 1 ~ Mar 7 ~ Apr 4 ~ May 2
Mystery Book Club - Mon 7pm: Jan 11 ~ Feb 8 ~ Mar 14 ~ Apr 11 ~ May 9
Apr 27 - Bright Start 9:30am
Apr 30 - Book Buzz 1pm
*Jan 13 - Winter Wreath$ 6:30pm
*Jan 23 - Downton Abbey with Chef Apr 28 - Mortgage 101 7pm
*May 4 - Summer Wreath$
Maddox 10:30am
6:30pm
*Jan 27 - Valentine Wreath$ 6:30pm
TEENS - Monthly programs
Feb 8 - Clean Up Your Computer 7pm
Book Club - Tue 7pm: Jan 5 ~ Feb 2 ~ Mar 1 ~ Apr 5 ~ May 3
*Feb 4 - Stampin’ Up$ 7pm
*Volunteer: Make Cards for Kids & Seniors - Thu 6-8pm: Details online
Feb 24 - Disney on a Dime 7pm
Jan 14 ~ Feb 11 ~ Mar 10 ~ Apr 14 ~ May 12
Feb 25 - Essential Oils 7pm
Manga/Anime - Thu 7pm: Jan 21 ~ Feb 18 ~ Mar 24 ~ Apr 21 ~ May 19
*Mar 5 - Chef Maddox 10:30am
*Volunteer Night - Thu 6pm: Jan 7 ~ Feb 4 ~ Mar 3 ~ Apr 7 ~ May 5
Apr 4 - Anne Frank 7pm
Register the 1st day of that month
TEENS
*Apr 7 - Stampin’ Up$ 7pm
*Mar 31 - Epic Craft Night 6pm
*Jan 28 - Pizza & a Movie 6pm
*Apr 9 - Chef Maddox 10:30am
*Apr 12 - Frozen Treats 6pm
*Feb 9 - Heat Seekers: Hot
APR 23 - CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR 10am
Sauce & Peppers 6pm
*Apr 19 - Mutant Toys 6pm
APR 25 - 29 MONEY SMART WEEK
*Feb 16 - Geometric Dish &
*May 16 - Donut Bulletin Board 6pm
Hair Clip Craft 6pm
Apr 25 - Medicare with Diane 2pm
*May 10 - Book Swap 6pm
*Mar 8 - Tech Lab 6pm
Apr 26 - Estate Planning 6pm
WINTER HOURS:
Mon-Thu: 8:30 am - 9 pm
Friday:
10 am - 4 pm
Saturday:
10 am - 3 pm
Sunday:
4 pm - 8 pm
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Sheree Kozel–La Ha
BOARD of TRUSTEES:
Dr. Edward O’Brien; President
Jane Klunk; Vice President
Mike Budde; Treasurer
Dr. Phyllis Levine; Secretary
Brian Smith; Trustee
Kevin Owen; Trustee
Kitty Mitchell; Trustee
BOOKMOBILE
Schedules available at the library or @ homerlibrary.org
Jan 4-14: I Love Snowmen!
Craft a snowman picture frame.
Jan 19-28: Boy, It’s Cold Outside!
Have a tasty treat and get a recipe.
Mar 28-Apr 7: Yay, Spring!
Try your luck at our guessing jar!
Feb 1-29: Blizzard of Books
All ages can join Blizzard of Books
Winter Reading Club!
Apr 25-May 5: Happy Mother’s Day
Craft a lovely paperweight for mom.
Feb 29-March 10: Bookworms!
Get a bookworm on the Bookmobile!
Apr 11-21: National Bookmobile Day
Celebrate and learn fun facts!
No bookmobile service these dates:
Jan 18 * Feb 15 * March 25 * May 30
Interested in VIP Home Delivery?
Mar 14-24: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss Contact Maryellen@ 708.301.7908 or
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday!
[email protected]